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Dieldrin

Dieldrin is a persistent organochlorine insecticide that was widely used for pest control until its ban or restriction in many countries due to environmental and health concerns. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry addresses dieldrin primarily within the context of environmental monitoring and pestic…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 17× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2377-2549 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Dieldrin is a persistent organochlorine insecticide that was widely used for pest control until its ban or restriction in many countries due to environmental and health concerns. Research published in New Developments in Chemistry addresses dieldrin primarily within the context of environmental monitoring and pesticide residue analysis in aquatic ecosystems. Studies have examined organic pollutants including dieldrin in fish muscle tissue collected from Egyptian waterways, contributing to understanding of bioaccumulation patterns in freshwater species. Additional research has explored the broader landscape of organochlorine pesticides in relation to mosquito larvae as bioindicators of environmental contamination, and investigated termite control methods that contextualize historical reliance on persistent pesticides like dieldrin. The journal has also published work on protective compounds against pesticide-induced toxicity, relevant to understanding biochemical responses to organochlorine exposure. This research matters because dieldrin persists in soil and sediment for decades after application, continues to be detected in environmental samples worldwide, and poses ongoing risks to wildlife and human health through food chain biomagnification. Understanding its distribution, effects, and the development of safer alternatives remains important for environmental chemistry and public health.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 17 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Dieldrin, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in New Developments in Chemistry (ISSN 2377-2549).

Journal editorial board
Annarita Del Gatto · Italy Bharat Gurale · United States Palani ELUMALAI · United Kingdom

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